Dre Greenlaw has been suspended by the NFL

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Dre Greenlaw has been suspended by the NFL

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Oct 12, 2026 3:04 PM ET

The NFL has unsurprisingly taken action against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for his actions during Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Greenlaw received a one-game suspension for headbutting Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones during the Niners’ 32-29 win on Sunday. Jones, notably, was not wearing a helmet when the incident occurred.

Greenlaw plans to appeal the suspension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Dre Greenlaw is appealing, source says.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 12, 2026

One could argue that Greenlaw is fortunate to get away with only a game suspension. He was ejected from the game, as his conduct unquestionably veered into dangerous territory.

Dre Greenlaw ejected for head-butting a Seahawks player with no helmet on! https://t.co/qIXnlmpxvL
— NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) October 11, 2026

Greenlaw is no stranger to NFL discipline, having a lengthy history of incidents like these. In fact, it is not even the first time he has gotten into it on an opposing team’s sideline, as he memorably sparred with Philadelphia Eagles staffer Big Dom during a 2023 game. Just last week, he had to be restrained from going after a rival coach following a game.

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